The Paudie Kissane column: A second tier would help improve Gaelic footballNEW rules have been introduced to football as Croke Park feel the game is stagnating and change is needed to return to the core skills. GAA officials in Croke Park have revealed the second tier championship proposals will be up for discussion in January. Carlow are the example of a lower division team who made big strides this year. Considering they are five rules changes, the GPA feel there should have been more consultation with the players. It’s one thing implementing the changes at inter-county level where you have the best referees but another challenge at club level.

Source: Evening echo November 30, 2018 16:52 UTC